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Jonathan Weir

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Performance-driven Associate with stellar record of accomplishment in connecting with customers and driving remarkable sales. Proactive, well-organized sales leader successful at meeting and exceeding targets with strategic approaches. Skilled lead generator, product demonstrator and problem-solver.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Twin Rocks Estate Winery
Granite Bay
2024.03 - Current
  • Built relationships with key decision makers at retail outlets and restaurants in order to maximize sales opportunities.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share of wines in assigned region.
  • Negotiated prices with suppliers and wholesalers based on industry trends and customer demand.
  • Monitored inventory levels and reordered supplies as needed.
  • Identified potential customers and built relationships with them through presentations, networking events and other activities.
  • Conducted regular tastings and wine education sessions for clients to ensure they are knowledgeable about the products being sold.
  • Participated in trade shows, conferences and other industry related events as a representative of the company's brand and products.
  • Collaborated with marketing team members to develop point-of-sale materials that promote the sale of wines.

Direct to Consumer Sales Manager/General Manager

Cielo Estate Winery
Shingle Springs , CA
2022.08 - 2024.04
  • Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Train staff properly to ensure highest level of customer service and education
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Create, maintain and implement wholesale sales strategies and conduct in person on premise sales at key wholesale accounts.

Tasting Room Manager

Jeff Runquist Wines
Plymouth , CA
2022.04 - 2022.08
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.

Brand Ambassador

Materra Cunat Family Vineyards
Napa , CA
2021.01 - 2021.10

· Representing the brand positively in a multitude of settings

· Assisting in content creation (ie. writing blogs, newsletters, product reviews, etc.)

· Participating in event marketing

· Generating brand awareness through word-of-mouth marketing

· Providing feedback and insight on new products/services

· Promoting the brand via his personal social media accounts

· Provide exceptional customer service while hosting tastings to ensure customers satisfaction.

· Promote brand and products in the wholesale market and complete wholesale sales with on premise accounts

· Conduct tasting events and provide an educational experience to customers.

  • Demonstrated advanced wine knowledge to assist guests with tasting choices.

General Manager

Galvan Family Cellars
Fairfield , CA
2020.07 - 2021.01
  • Managed inventory levels and conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Assisted with wine production and purchase of additional bulk wine
  • Develop relationships with local wineries for wine storage and production assistance.

Police Officer

Elk Grove Police Department
Elk Grove , CA
2015.06 - 2020.05
  • Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
  • Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
  • Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
  • Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
  • Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.

Taproom Server

Track 7 Brewing
Sacramento , CA
2019.10 - 2020.03
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Learn about new products and display passion for the brand

Merchandiser

Markstein Beverage Company, Tri-Eagle Beverage
Sacramento , CA
2015.09 - 2016.05
  • Successfully navigate to and from assigned locations in an assigned route
  • Dismantle delivered product, place, and organize in assigned back stock
  • Place product on shelves as needed in a neat and organized fashion
  • Manage time in order to ensure productivity and completion of assignment
  • Maintain a good relationship with store managers to ensure a positive reflection of myself and the company
  • Communicate thoroughly with my coworkers and supervisors to ensure the job is completed fully
  • Accurately keep up to date with product expiration dates and sell by dates
  • Set up and dismantle product displays as instructed

Merchandiser

Carlson Distributors
Salt Lake City , UT
2013.08 - 2014.04
  • Successfully navigate to and from assigned locations in an assigned route
  • Dismantle delivered product, place, and organize in assigned back stock
  • Place product on shelves as needed in a neat and organized fashion
  • Manage time in order to insure productivity and completion of assignment
  • Maintain a good relationship with store managers to ensure a positive reflection of myself and the company
  • Communicate thoroughly with my coworkers and supervisors to ensure the job is completed fully
  • Assigned to sales department and tasked with on premise sales of product

Implement sales techniques in order to sell product to customers and clients

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Napa Valley Wine Expert

Napa Valley Wine Academy
Napa CA

Italian Wine Expert Certification

Napa Valley Wine Academy
Napa CA

WSET 2

Napa Valley Wine Academy
Napa CA

Skills

  • Sales Development
  • Customer Retention
  • Account Servicing
  • Account development
  • Sales closing
  • Revenue Generation
  • Customer Service
  • Product Merchandising

Timeline

Sales Representative

Twin Rocks Estate Winery
2024.03 - Current

Direct to Consumer Sales Manager/General Manager

Cielo Estate Winery
2022.08 - 2024.04

Tasting Room Manager

Jeff Runquist Wines
2022.04 - 2022.08

Brand Ambassador

Materra Cunat Family Vineyards
2021.01 - 2021.10

General Manager

Galvan Family Cellars
2020.07 - 2021.01

Taproom Server

Track 7 Brewing
2019.10 - 2020.03

Merchandiser

Markstein Beverage Company, Tri-Eagle Beverage
2015.09 - 2016.05

Police Officer

Elk Grove Police Department
2015.06 - 2020.05

Merchandiser

Carlson Distributors
2013.08 - 2014.04

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

Arizona State University

Napa Valley Wine Expert

Napa Valley Wine Academy

Italian Wine Expert Certification

Napa Valley Wine Academy

WSET 2

Napa Valley Wine Academy
Jonathan Weir